Philip has led Urban Arts since 2003. Six years ago Philip transformed Urban Arts into an arts and technology organization teaching underrepresented students digital game design through computer science, coding, animation, music, and storytelling. With this new focus, Urban Arts has seen unprecedented growth in its student outcomes and has attracted powerful new partnerships with leading corporations and government agencies. Philip is an experienced and compelling public speaker and has presented on the topics of Arts Education, Game Design, Educational Equity, Innovation, Program Development, and Public/Private Partnerships. Philip has presented nationally at TEDx, SXSW, Game Developers Conference, Games for Change, EDGames Expo, and Beyond School Hours. Additionally, Philip has been interviewed by the NY Times, Forbes, and Education Week, and appeared on camera with NBC, CBS, NY1, Ronan Farrow, KTLA, and AOL Live to name a few. Philip is a member of NYC’s Mayors Industry Council for Digital Games, The Made In NY Animation Project Industry Council, The Advisory Board of The Westchester Flames soccer club, and a founding Board member of Young Presidents’ organization Atlantic 13 Chapter. Connect here.
